The Eastern Gate

The Eastern Gate
Max English-language poster
PolishPrzesmyk
GenreSuspense thriller
Directed byJan P. Matuszyński
Starring
Music byStefan Wesołowski
Country of originPoland
Original languages
  • Polish
  • Russian
No. of series1
No. of episodes6
Production
CinematographyKacper Fertacz
Running time41–54 minutes
Production companyTVN Warner Bros. Discovery
Original release
NetworkMax
Release31 January 2025 (2025-01-31) –
present

The Eastern Gate (Polish: Przesmyk, lit. 'Corridor') is a Polish suspense thriller television series. The first season was released on Max on 31 January 2025.

Premise

Ewa Oginiec, a veteran Polish intelligence officer suffering from occupational burnout, is set to retire before learning that her lover, a fellow agent, has gone missing on an undercover assignment investigating Russian military activity in the region. She agrees to replace him in exchange for her superiors agreeing to help find him. The title refers to the Suwałki Gap, a strategic NATO area around the Polish-Lithuanian border.

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDurationOriginal release date
1"Episode One"48 min31 January 2025 (2025-01-31)
2"Episode Two"54 min7 February 2025 (2025-02-07)
3"Episode Three"43 min14 February 2025 (2025-02-14)
4"Episode Four"41 min21 February 2025 (2025-02-21)
5"Episode Five"50 min28 February 2025 (2025-02-28)
6"Episode Six"50 min7 March 2025 (2025-03-07)

Production

The first season was shot in and around Gliwice, Sosnowiec, Katowice, Kraków, Zakopane, and Warsaw. Production on the second season began in early February 2026.

Release

The series' first promotional image was released in on 2 May 2024. A teaser trailer was released on 24 October 2024. The first season was released on 31 January 2025. On 24 March 2025, it was announced that the series had been renewed for a second season.

Accolades

Award Year Category Result Ref.
Polish Film Awards 2026 Best TV Series Nominated

References

  1. ↑ Jaraczewska, Katarzyna (31 January 2025). "Tajemnice "Przesmyku". Filmowcy musieli udawać, że są na Białorusi i przejść specjalny trening..." Fakt (in Polish). Retrieved 30 March 2025.
  2. ↑ Piotrowicz, Paweł (8 February 2025). "Reżyser "Przesmyku": uczucie dyskomfortu towarzyszyło mi od samego początku". Kultura Onet (in Polish). Retrieved 30 March 2025.
  3. ↑ Balaga, Marta (2 April 2026). "HBO Max Spy Thriller 'The Eastern Gate' Readies for Second Season, Reveals First-Look Still: 'The Stakes Are Even Higher' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
  4. ↑ Sudario, Erielle (2 May 2024). "Lena Góra Journeys to 'The Easterngate' in First Image from New Series". Collider. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  5. ↑ Kozłowski, Piotr (25 October 2024). "Jan Englert szefem MSW. Nowy polski serial opowie o sytuacji na granicy z Białorusią". Dziennik (in Polish). Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  6. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (6 December 2024). "Lena Góra-Led Max Series 'The Eastern Gate' Drops Premiere Date & First-Look Images". Deadline. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  7. ↑ Whittock, Jesse (24 March 2025). "Max Orders Season 2 Of Polish Breakout 'The Eastern Gate' & Outlines Slate Ambitions: "We Always Look For The Zeitgeist"". Deadline. Retrieved 30 March 2025.
  8. ↑ Salwa, Ola (12 March 2026). "Home Sweet Home scoops five Polish Eagles". Cineuropa. Retrieved 12 March 2026.